Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: September 11, 2025
1. Pricing Information Disclaimer
All veterinary costs shown on Vetpras are estimates only. Actual prices may vary significantly based on:
- Your pet's specific health condition
- Geographic location
- Individual clinic policies
- Treatment complexity
- Emergency vs. routine care
Important: Always confirm pricing directly with the veterinary clinic before booking or treatment. Vetpras updates pricing data regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy.
No Medical Advice: Vetpras provides pricing information only. We do not provide veterinary or medical advice. For pet health emergencies, contact your veterinarian immediately regardless of cost considerations.
2. Account Creation and User Registration
Account Requirements:
- Must be 18+ years old (age of majority in your province)
- Provide accurate contact information
- Maintain secure login credentials
Your Responsibilities:
- Keep account information current
- Protect your password
- Notify us of unauthorized access immediately
Account Termination:
We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations, fraudulent activity, or misuse of pricing data.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Property:
- All pricing data compilations
- Website design and functionality
- Software algorithms
- Content and graphics
Your Rights:
You may view and use information for personal pet care decisions only. Commercial use, reproduction, or redistribution is prohibited without written permission.
Database Protection:
Our pricing database is protected under Canadian law. Unauthorized extraction or systematic copying is prohibited.
4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
Allowed Uses:
- Compare veterinary prices for your pets
- Research treatment costs
- Find local veterinary clinics
Prohibited Activities:
- Scraping or downloading pricing data for commercial use
- Submitting false veterinary information
- Attempting to manipulate pricing displays
- Spamming veterinary clinics through our platform
- Interfering with website functionality
- Circumventing data access restrictions
5. Bill Submission and Data Use Consent
Consent to Data Use:
By submitting veterinary bills or receipts to Vetpras, you provide explicit consent for us to:
- Use your submitted bill data to train and improve our pricing prediction models
- Publish anonymized pricing information derived from your submission
- Include your data in aggregated pricing statistics and analysis
- Share anonymized data with veterinary industry stakeholders for research purposes
Data Anonymization:
We take privacy seriously. All submitted bills are anonymized by removing:
- Personal identifying information (names, addresses, phone numbers)
- Pet identifying information (names, microchip numbers)
- Account numbers and payment information
- Any other personally identifiable data
Purpose and Benefits:
Your contribution helps build a comprehensive database of veterinary pricing that benefits all pet owners by:
- Improving price transparency in veterinary care
- Enabling better cost prediction accuracy
- Supporting informed decision-making for pet owners
- Contributing to veterinary industry research and analysis
Voluntary Submission:
Bill submission is entirely voluntary. You may use Vetpras services without submitting bills, though doing so helps improve our platform for everyone.
6. Limitation of Liability
Service Provided "As Is":
Vetpras is provided without warranties about accuracy, completeness, or availability.
Liability Limits:
To the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law:
- We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages
- Our total liability is limited to $100 CAD
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted service
- Price information may contain errors or omissions
Your Decisions:
You are solely responsible for veterinary care decisions and their consequences.
7. Indemnification
You agree to protect Vetpras from claims arising from:
- Your violation of these terms
- Misuse of our platform
- Decisions made based on pricing information
- Disputes with veterinary clinics
This includes covering our legal fees and damages from such claims.
8. Termination and Suspension
Grounds for Termination:
- Terms violations
- Fraudulent activity
- Misuse of pricing data
- At our discretion with reasonable notice
Process:
- We will provide notice when possible
- Account access ends immediately
- User data may be retained per our Privacy Policy
9. Third-Party Links and Services
External Links:
Our site may link to veterinary clinics, booking systems, or other third-party services.
Disclaimer:
We are not responsible for:
- Accuracy of third-party content
- Availability of external services
- Privacy practices of other sites
- Your interactions with veterinary clinics
Use at Your Own Risk:
Verify all information directly with service providers.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Applicable Law:
These terms are governed by Canadian federal law and the laws of British Columbia.
Dispute Resolution:
Any legal disputes must be resolved in Canadian courts in British Columbia. You cannot sue us in foreign jurisdictions.
11. Health Information Disclaimers
Not Medical Advice:
- Vetpras provides pricing information only
- We do not diagnose, treat, or advise on pet health
- Always consult qualified veterinarians for medical decisions
Emergency Situations:
Seek immediate veterinary attention for pet emergencies regardless of cost considerations.
Professional Consultation Required:
Pricing information should never replace professional veterinary consultation.
12. Force Majeure
We are not liable for service disruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control, including:
- Natural disasters
- Pandemics
- Government actions
- Internet outages
- Other extraordinary events
13. Severability and Entire Agreement
Severability:
If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains valid.
Complete Agreement:
These terms constitute our entire agreement. Previous negotiations or representations do not apply.
14. Amendment Procedures
Updates:
We may update these terms at any time.
Notice:
Changes will be posted on our website with the new effective date.
Acceptance:
Continued use of Vetpras after changes means you accept the new terms.
15. Contact Information and Disputes
Legal Notices:
138 Esplanade E Ave, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7L 4X9
Email: info@vetpras.com
Dispute Resolution:
Contact us first to resolve issues informally before pursuing legal action.
Questions:
Email info@vetpras.com for general inquiries.
16. Compliance with Canadian Healthcare Regulations
Regulatory Compliance:
We reserve the right to modify services to comply with:
- Provincial veterinary regulations
- Healthcare transparency requirements
- Animal health information handling laws
- Future regulatory changes
Service Modifications:
Changes may be made without notice to ensure regulatory compliance.
17. Age Restrictions
Minimum Age:
You must be 18 years old or the age of majority in your province to use Vetpras.
Capacity:
Users must have legal capacity to make veterinary care decisions.
Parental Supervision:
Minors should use this service only with parental guidance.
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
Questions? Contact us at info@vetpras.com
By using Vetpras, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.